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Pat Riley
b. 1945Rome, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Showtime Lakers coach
Biography
Showtime Lakers coach; Miami Heat president; 5 NBA championships as coach; born in Rome NY; slicked-back Armani-suit look. Basketball Hall of Fame (coach and executive); 5 NBA championships; Showtime Lakers; 3 rings with Miami Heat
Notable For
- Showtime Lakers coach
- Miami Heat president
- 5 NBA championships as coach
- born in Rome NY
Honors & Recognition
- Basketball Hall of Fame (coach and executive)
- 5 NBA championships
- Showtime Lakers
- 3 rings with Miami Heat
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pat Riley Italian?
Yes — Pat Riley is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Showtime Lakers coach
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Basketball Coaching
- Years
- b. 1945
- Birth Place
- Rome, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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